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Common Problems with 2002 Volkswagen Passat

Retrospectively, the 2002 Volkswagen Passat had 315 complaints, and 18% of issues had something to do with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2002 Volkswagen Passat?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2002 Volkswagen Passat fall into the category of ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 56 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 52 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 28 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 24 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 18 STRUCTURE 16 SERVICE BRAKES 15 ENGINE 13 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 12 AIR BAGS 8 TIRES 8 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 8 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 8 EQUIPMENT 5 POWER TRAIN 5 VISIBILITY 4 SEAT BELTS 4 SEATS 4 SUSPENSION 3 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2 INTERIOR LIGHTING 2 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 2 STEERING 1 PARKING BRAKE 1 WHEELS 1

Worst 2002 Volkswagen Passat Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

ENGINE
2002 Volkswagen Passat August 12, 2008 Victims: 4 Mileage: 16000 miles

Driving at 60 mph the engine completely stalled requiring an emergency maneuver to clear highway. vw mechanic says rod snapped and put hole through...

HEADLIGHTS
2002 Volkswagen Passat January 10, 2003 Victims: 2 Mileage: 3000 miles

1 year old vw passat, twice same problem with coil, broken turbo, it is on warranty but how many times can one go to dealer with a car which has 15000...

FRONTAL
2002 Volkswagen Passat November 4, 2006 Victims: 2 Mileage: 91000 miles

Driving north in the far right lane on gallatin pk in nashville, tn, another driver in the south bound turning lane turned into oncoming traffic with...

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